Auralee Fall/Winter 2026

Auralee’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection opened with a simple question: what makes winter joyful? For Ryota Iwai, the answer lay not in extravagance but in the quiet light that filters through the season. Presented at the Musée de l’Homme in Paris, the Tokyo-based designer reimagined winter dressing as an exercise in clarity and calm. Rather than treating the season as heavy or sombre, he offered a vision of softness and luminosity, expressed through tone, texture and movement. The result was a collection that felt contemplative yet uplifting, as if designed for people who find beauty in restraint.

Colour took centre stage in Iwai’s study of modern minimalism. Auralee’s signature neutrals were punctuated with precise bursts of royal blue, mint green and bright red, creating rhythm within an otherwise muted palette. Each tone was carefully balanced to draw out the tactile qualities of the fabrics, from the plush warmth of wool to the sheen of supple leather. Silhouettes remained relaxed but deliberate, favouring long lines and gentle structure over formality. Styled exclusively with the brand’s own footwear, the collection marked a decisive shift toward independence, demonstrating that Auralee no longer needs collaborations to define its vision.

At its heart, this collection was about mastery of detail. Every piece reflected an almost obsessive attention to proportion, drape and finish. By asking how light interacts with fabric, Iwai transformed simplicity into something quietly profound. The collection’s restrained elegance spoke of confidence rather than caution, proving that Auralee’s strength lies in its ability to elevate the everyday. In a fashion landscape still chasing noise, Iwai’s vision of winter as something luminous and serene felt both radical and necessary.